Glad that UP is in your focus: CM Yogi addresses film fraternity in Mumbai

Mumbai/Lucknow: Welcoming the film fraternity to the state of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, said that the contribution of Indian cinema in giving a new direction to society is invaluable.

Addressing the film fraternity in Mumbai, the UP CM said, “I am delighted to witness the interest of the cinema fraternity in Uttar Pradesh. UP received Special Mention Award as Most Film Friendly State at the 64th National Film Festival and Most Film Friendly State at the 68th Film Festival in 2020 due to your efforts. The state also received an award in the International Film Festival in Goa (2021) and in Mumbai in 2022 as well.”

He continued: “All of you have been witness to the changes in UP in the last five to six years. UP, which was facing an identity crisis, is telling a new story of development today.”

He also added that an the Jewar International Airport is being built near Film City to aid better connectivity.